Assessment CRITIQUE OF A HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW ARTICLE [Insert your article name

Assessment

CRITIQUE OF A HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW ARTICLE [Insert your article name here]

This is a 1500-word written assessment of an analysis of a Harvard Business Review article. Students are required to analyse the article critically by identifying the theoretical framework, providing a critical literature review of the theory. The theoretical framework can look at focus on motivation, job satisfaction, job turnover, teamwork, leadership theories or any other theories used in the lesson. For critiquing the article, the following points can be used:

What kind of article is it (for example does it present data or does it present purely theoretical arguments)?

What is the main area under discussion?

What are the main findings?

What are the stated limitations?

Where does the author’s data and evidence come from? Are they appropriate / sufficient?

What are the main issues raised by the author?

What questions are raised?

How well are these questions addressed?

What are the major points/interpretations made by the author in terms of the issues raised?

Is the text balanced? Is it fair / biased?

Does the author contradict herself?

How does all this relate to other literature on this topic?

How does all this relate to your own experience, ideas and views?

What else has this author written? Do these build / complement this text?

(Optional) Has anyone else reviewed this article? What did they say? Do I agree with them?

Template for work:

Please note that the template is to give you a suggestive structure. You can be free to adjust it to your own styling and needs. Please then replace the highlighted sections surrounded by [ ] with your own writing.

Abstract (not included in the word count; maximum 150 words)

Summary

You first need to summarise the text that you have read. One reason to summarise the text is that the reader may not have read the text.

In your summary, you will

focus on points within the article that you think are interesting

summarise the author(s) main ideas or argument

explain how these ideas / argument have been constructed. (For example, is the author basing her arguments on data that they have collected? Are the main ideas / argument purely theoretical?)

In your summary you might answer the following questions:

Why is this topic important?

Where can this text be located? For example, does it address policy studies?

What other prominent authors also write about this?

2. Evaluation

Evaluation is the most important part in a critical review.

Use the literature to support your views. You may also use your knowledge of conducting research, and your own experience. Evaluation should be explicit – Explicit evaluation involves stating directly (explicitly) how you intend to evaluate the text.

e.g. “I will review this article by focusing on the following questions. First, I will examine the extent to which the authors contribute to current thought on Leadership styles. After that, I will analyse whether the authors’ propositions are feasible within Small and Medium enterprises in the UK.”

3. Conclusion

Overall assessment of the article, identify potential changes. Ensure your views are rooted in relevant theories and consistent with your arguments in the evaluation.

4. REFERENCES

[Provide a list of references using Harvard Reference Style. This section is not included in the word count.]

Marking rubric

Assessment Domains

Level 6 Requirements

80-100

Exceptional

70-79

Excellent

60-69

Very Good

50-59

Good

40-49

Satisfactory

0-39

Fail

Domain 1: Knowledge

(45%)

Systematic understanding of key aspects of their field of study, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline understanding of the material covered in this module, and of the way in which key concepts relate to one another. Detailed appreciation of the way in which some aspects of the material covered are uncertain or contradictory.

Outstanding report with a high level of detailed examination and a deeper knowledge of the subject matter demonstrated.

An excellent examination of the subject areas; indepth knowledge of the subject areas demonstrated, evidence of detailed assessment shown with relevant examples, and relevant sources.

A commendable examination of the subject area. Relevant examples are provided and appropriate data used to support claims.

A clear understanding of the subject area is demonstrated. The knowledge demonstrated in the report is supported with suitable evidence.

A minimal understanding of the subject area demonstrated. Knowledge/ assumptions provided have little or no supporting evidence provided.

The report does not show any evidence that the subject area is understood.

Domain 2:

Assessment of the organizational environment

(30%)

Being able to use the case study to explain the aspects of OB discussed – being able to relate theories to the specific organisation

Relevant and updated information about the chosen organization provided. The key issues are well identified, and relevant examples are given – the future strategy of the organisation and way ahead clearly demonstrated and justified.

Relevant and updated information about the chosen organization provided. The key OB principles well discussed, justifiably applied to the organization. An excellent understanding of the organisation with data well integrated from different sources to the support the arguments

A good level of relevant information about the chosen organization provided. Relevant OB principles are highlighted and applied in context. A very good awareness of the organisation and emphasis on its environment

Sufficient information about the organization provided, the key marketing principles highlighted and applied to the organisation appropriately.

Considerable awareness of the organisation with reasonable assessment of its environment

Inadequate information provided about the organisation, awareness of the key OB principles and its application is very basic.

A minimal awareness of the organisation with superficial analysis adding no value

No relevant information about the chosen organization provided. No evidence of awareness of the OB concepts.

Lack of awareness of the organisation chosen

Domain 3:

Presentation, Style and Structure

(20%)

Produce a cohesive and well-structured assessment which makes judgements and frames appropriate questions to achieve a solution – or identifies a range of solutions to a problem. Where appropriate the assessment demonstrates the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility, decision-making in complex and unpredictable contexts, the learning ability needed to undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature. Evidence of innovation and/or well-judged experimentation and risk-taking. Use of clear, accurate English, well organized and well presented, with flow and progression.

Outstanding structure with a clear logical flow, use of advanced presentation techniques.

Excellent structure, with good visual aid and consistent style, attempt of advanced techniques

Good presentation structure with relevant and considerable number of visual aids.

An appropriate structure and style. Clear and logical

Fair structure, but no significant efforts made towards producing attractive slides

No logical structure, poor presentation slides. Poor/irrelevant visual aids

Domain 4:

Reference

(5%)

Students are required to use Harvard Style Referencing and use appropriate resources and recent peer-reviewed journal articles and data

Sources used are acknowledged in the text and reference list and used fluently to support discussion. Referencing follows a systematic approach, appropriate to the discipline. All elements of individual references are present

At least 15 appropriate sources are used

(apart from the organisation’s website)

Sources used are acknowledged in the text and reference list and used effectively to support discussion. Referencing follows a systematic approach, appropriate to the discipline. All elements of individual references are present.

At least 12 appropriate sources are used and cited (apart from the organisation’s website)

Sources used are acknowledged in the text and reference list and used to support discussion. Referencing follows a systematic approach, appropriate to the discipline. All elements of individual references are present

At least 8 appropriate sources are used and cited (apart from the organisation’s website)

Sources used are acknowledged in the text and reference list. Referencing follows a systematic approach, appropriate to the discipline. Most elements of individual references are present

At least 6 appropriate sources are used and cited apart from the organisation’s website)

Sources of information acknowledged but integration between text and reference list is inconsistent. Attempts to follow systematic approach, appropriate to the discipline. Some elements of individual references may be incomplete

At least 6 appropriate sources are used and cited apart from the organisation’s website)

Little or no acknowledgement of sources of information in text and/or reference list.[supanova_question]

Directions: Our goal is to identify all actual and possible gaps in

Directions: Our goal is to identify all actual and possible gaps in care in order to educate the patient. All patients should have access to education of their health in order to make informed decisions. You are the advocate for your patients. On the next page you will be given a sample electronic medical record (EHR) to review and identify all changes and points that require f/u with patient during the next call. Document these changes/points for follow up in the format of a nurse narrative note. Please save your care notes as a word document or PDF and send it as an attachment. As a nurse, we always want to ensure we work efficiently for all patients.

Sample EHR

established pt, 03-02-2020

Reason for Visit 3 month follow up

HPI:

Patient here for three month follow up, swelling in feet and c/o pain to right toe, c/o bladder pressure had bladder surgery on 12/30/19. Pt is to follow up with urology as scheduled on 04-20-20 and earlier if needed. *Pt has diabetes and here for follow-up A1c 6.9 now. Will continue current care. *Hypertension. Continue current medicines. Hyperlipidemia. Stable with medications. Continue to monitor. *Vitamin-D deficiency. Calcium levels borderline with vitamin-D levels at 67. I think I will recommend that we reduce the medicine /supplement to 4000 units a day. From 5000. recheck levels at next A1c. *Right kidney cyst 14 mm recommended follow-up CT scan at that time. Discussed with patient at last visit. Urology referral done last visit.

Assessment & Plan

1. postop bladder surgery. Has Urology involved. Has follow-up scheduled on 04-20-20. Continue follow-up as needed.

2. Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complication • Change glipiZIDE 10 mg tablet from 3 times a day to every day • Renew Janumet 50 mg-1,000 mg tablet • Change pioglitazone 45 mg tablet from TAKE 1 TABLET BY MOUTH EVERY DAY to 1 tablet every day • Check HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c), blood

3. essential hypertension • Renew amLODIPine 5 mg tablet • Renew lisinopriL 20 mg-hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablet • Check CMP, serum or plasma • Check CBC w/ auto diff

4. pure hypercholesterolemia • Check lipid panel, serum • Renew atorvastatin 10 mg tablet

5. gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

6. simple renal cyst

7. bipolar disorder

8. steatosis of liver

9. vitamin D deficiency

-Check vitamin D, 25-HYDROXY, total serum

-Renew Vitamin D3 4000 Unit capsule

10. Referral to podiatry for pain to right toe[supanova_question]

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Discuss the following: briefly summarize the key marketing strategy issues in the case that are still relevant TODAY in addition to contemporary issues you find via research;make thorough recommendations on how the issues should be handled;provide a justification for the recommendations. Case write-ups should be 3-5 pages, double spaced, 12 font size in Times New Roman.This case assignment is due by Sunday at 11:55 p.m (CST), in MS word format. For more information regarding how the cases will be graded, please refer to the case analysis grading rubric. The case analysis should be approached as if you are a marketing manager that has been asked to present three long-term strategies to the board of directors of the brand/product in question. Based on your understanding of the case AND external research on the CURRENT situation, what are the three best strategies to revitalize this brand/product to the same target market and/or alternative markets? Please do not limit yourself to the specifics of the case when formulating your strategies. Think ‘BIG PICTURE’ (internal/external factors, complementary products/industries, sustainability, etc.).Strategic recommendations should be measurable and broad enough to encompass the direction of the brand for at least 5 years. At the same time, the analysis should explain in detail the logic and process behind implementing such initiatives.[supanova_question]

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Writing Assignment Help Discuss the following: briefly summarize the key marketing strategy issues in the case that are still relevant TODAY in addition to contemporary issues you find via research;make thorough recommendations on how the issues should be handled;provide a justification for the recommendations. Case write-ups should be 3-5 pages, double spaced, 12 font size in Times New Roman.This case assignment is due by Sunday at 11:55 p.m (CST), in MS word format. For more information regarding how the cases will be graded, please refer to the case analysis grading rubric. The case analysis should be approached as if you are a marketing manager that has been asked to present three long-term strategies to the board of directors of the brand/product in question. Based on your understanding of the case AND external research on the CURRENT situation, what are the three best strategies to revitalize this brand/product to the same target market and/or alternative markets? Please do not limit yourself to the specifics of the case when formulating your strategies. Think ‘BIG PICTURE’ (internal/external factors, complementary products/industries, sustainability, etc.).Strategic recommendations should be measurable and broad enough to encompass the direction of the brand for at least 5 years. At the same time, the analysis should explain in detail the logic and process behind implementing such initiatives. [supanova_question]

Assignment Brief Course Code & Title RESE-1161-M01-2021 Studying Postgraduate Business in the

Assignment Brief

Course Code & Title

RESE-1161-M01-2021 Studying Postgraduate Business in the UK

Course Tutor

Coursework Number

RESE-1161-M01

Assessment Type

Reflective Journal

Word Count

1000 words (+/- 10%)

Deadline

4 part assignment with following deadlines:

13th July, 2021

20th July, 2021

27th July, 2021

and final submission on 10th August, 2021 (23:30)

Weighting

100%

Alternative assessment

Alternative assessment arrangements may be made where students are unable to undertake an assessment in its standard form. However, these will only be implemented upon the advice of Student Services. Students wishing to be considered for alternative assessment arrangements must give notification in writing (with evidence) to Student Services.

This assessment will cover the following module learning outcomes:

Gather and evaluate material from a variety of sources including specialist sites and journals relating to business

Demonstrate reflective writing skills

Make effective use of the VLE, the Internet and social media sites in enhancing studies

Show an understanding of learning strategies and an ability to reflect on own learning needs and requirements

Assignment Description

The reflective journal will contain an extended written account of what you have learnt throughout the term. You will report on your progress and reflect on how you might approach tasks differently in the future based on the strategies and academic skills taught.

You will complete this task throughout the term as interim assignments. You will respond to selected questions from the full brief at times during activities in class and continue the writing in greater depth outside of class, before receiving feedback. At the end of the term, you will review all questions in the brief and rewrite previous entries based on feedback.

Guidelines for submission:

You must include a completed and signed assessment form attached at the front of your submission.

Format

Times New Roman, font size 12 (sub-headings, titles allow up to size 14), justified with 1.5 spacing and page numbers (bottom right footer)

Any sources of material used must be properly referenced and cited using the Harvard method of referencing.

Submission Expectations

You will submit each journal entry on Moodle on 13th July, 20th July, 27th July and 10th August 2021(Final) (23:30). You will receive feedback after each submission and you must meet all deadlines set by the tutor.

Notes for alternative submission (exam resit):

Upon failure to complete the task with a pass mark of 40%, you will receive feedback on your final assignment and rewrite the entire journal entry, responding to the same questions set in the task.

*Please note: the nature of the task is personalised and therefore assessed on the depth of self-reflection and clarity of expression. You must therefore ensure your response is sufficiently detailed.

Key Information for task completion:

Reflective Journal Questions:

Have you ever conducted research in previous academic settings? Summarise what you have you found enjoyable and difficult about that process

Describe the research process you (are using/have used) to approach assignments in your current courses. What (are you doing/have you done) differently from before and why? Report on the key lessons you have learnt for future research and how you should approach it differently?

How have you evaluated the suitability of sources used in your current research (e.g. relevance, academic suitability, authorial credibility)?

How has your background reading helped you to clarify or further refine the focus of your current research in your coursework?

Report on the process you are using to prepare for your group seminars. Have you changed your approach throughout the term? How can you improve in the future?

Explain how you have improved your skills in the areas below:

Selecting appropriate sources and discarding less useful ones

Using the library and online databases

Using efficient reading strategies (scanning, skimming, reading abstracts)

Using critical reading strategies (close reading, evaluating arguments, comparing/contrasting different views)

Choosing and refining your arguments

Using critical writing skills (synthesising views, being objective)

Using appropriate academic language in written and oral assignments

Using referencing conventions (direct quotation, paraphrase, summary)

Writing drafts and responding to feedback

Taking effective notes

List the skills or aspects of conducting research you will prioritise for improvement next term. Why do you need to improve them and what steps will you take to ensure this happens?

Assessment Criteria

You will be assessed according to the 3 main criteria outlined on the following page:

Assessed criteria

F- [0 – 39]

F [30-39]

D [40-49]

C [50-59]

B [60-69]

A [70-78]

A+ [79+]

Task Achievement

Does not achieve the set task; little or no attempt to respond to the question; contains many ideas which are unclear or irrelevant.

Whole response is descriptive and contains no reflection, no attempts to draw conclusions or apply reflective learning.

Does not achieve the set task; little or no attempt to respond to the question; contains considerable ideas which are unclear or irrelevant

Very descriptive with almost no evidence of reflection, and very limited attempts to draw conclusions or apply reflective learning.

Achieves some aspects of the set task and attempts to respond to the question, but may contain numerous ideas which are unclear or irrelevant.

Mostly description with limited attempts to reflect on learning and development, draw conclusions and apply reflective learning.

Achieves many aspects of the set task and attempts to respond to the question, but may contain some ideas which are unclear or irrelevant.

Reasonably balanced response between description and reflection. There are attempts to analyse, evaluate and draw conclusions, and some discussion about how to apply learning in future studies.

Achieves the set task, clearly responding to the question, but may contain several minor lapses of clarity or irrelevancies.

An appropriate amount of description, balanced with several examples of deep, insightful reflection. Reasonable conclusions are based on personal experience and there is some statement of explicit activities to apply learning in future studies.

Achieves the set task, clearly responding to the question. Contains very few minor lapses of clarity or irrelevancies.

An appropriate amount of description, balanced with consistently deep, insightful reflection. Good conclusions are based on personal experience and there are multiple explicit activities to apply learning in future studies.

Fully achieves the set task, clearly responding to the question. Contains no lapses of clarity or irrelevancies.

Contains an appropriate amount of skilfully-written description to hold narrative. This is balanced with an outstanding ability to reflect in deep and meaningful ways, theorise about personal experience and provide explicit activities to apply learning in future studies.

Coherence and Organisation

No or limited ability to organise ideas appropriately for the reader; causes excessive strain to follow the message; extremely repetitive; poor paragraph organisation making message difficult to follow; inaccurate or inappropriate linking language; very limited cohesion.

No or limited ability to organise ideas appropriately for the reader; frequently causes strain to follow the message; frequently repetitive; poor paragraph organisation making message difficult to follow; inaccurate or inappropriate linking language; very limited cohesion.

Some ability to organise ideas appropriately, but with some difficulties for the reader; some repetition and limits in the ability to sequence ideas and organisation may be flawed, but the message may be followed adequately; some attempts to use topic and supporting sentences; may contain limited or inappropriate linking language in places; there may be some lack of overall cohesion.

A reasonable attempt to organise ideas appropriately, but with occasional difficulties for the reader, or repetition of some examples; contains logical sequencing of ideas with evident links between points making the message is relatively easy to follow; uses main and supporting sentences; linking language may sometimes be used inappropriately; parts of the text may lack cohesion.

A reasonably good ability to organise ideas appropriately, with few difficulties for the reader; contains good sequencing of ideas and the message can be followed clearly; paragraphs use main and supporting sentences but there may be some room for improvement; good use of a range of inking language; fairly cohesive throughout.

Very good ability to organise ideas appropriately to the task set, with no difficulties for the reader; each point follows logically from previous one, and the message achieves coherence, good organisation and progression of ideas consistently; excellent use of a range of linking language; very cohesive throughout.

Ideas are skilfully organised in a completely logical manner, enabling the text to be followed effortlessly;; significance of each point clearly follows from previous one to form an integrated and highly coherent whole, structured in a way entirely appropriate to the task set; unusually skilful use of a range of linking language; fully cohesive throughout.

Language:

Vocabulary Grammar and Sentence Structure

Contains a significant quantity and range of erroneous use of vocabulary/grammar/sentence structure, causing the writing to be extremely difficult to understand, often preventing comprehension; a very limited range of vocabulary and sentence structures are used.

Contains a significant quantity and range of erroneous use of vocabulary/grammar/sentence structure, causing the writing to be difficult to understand, sometimes preventing comprehension; a limited range of sentence structures are used, with some attempt to use complex sentences and appropriate vocabulary, but inaccurately.

Writing is generally comprehensible but contains numerous examples of erroneous vocabulary/grammar /sentence structure, which may cause the writing to be difficult to understand; an adequate vocabulary and a mix of complex and simple sentence structures are used, but with errors.

Writing is mostly comprehensible but contains some examples of erroneous vocabulary/grammar/sentence structure, which may occasionally cause the writing to be difficult to understand; a suitable range of vocabulary and a mix of complex and simple sentence structures are used, but with some errors.

Writing is comprehensible but contains minor examples of erroneous vocabulary/grammar/sentence structure, which rarely interfere with communication; uses a range of complex sentence structures, which are generally free of errors; points are expressed precisely and flexibly.

Writing is fully comprehensible, containing a few minor examples of erroneous vocabulary/grammar/ sentence structure, which do not affect communication; uses a wide range of complex sentence structures, which are mostly free of errors; points and ideas are expressed with precision and flexibility.

Writing is fully comprehensible, containing occasional very minor examples of erroneous vocabulary/grammar/ sentence structure, which do not affect communication; uses a wide range of complex sentence structures accurately; points and ideas are expressed with a high degree of flexibility and precision.[supanova_question]